Organization Location: Office of the Secretary Duty Station: Rockville, Maryland Supervisor: Carrie Safford This position is Non Bargaining Unit. This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure Reporting Requirements. This position is subject to Subject to the Security Ownership Restrictions.   

Duties

As the NRC's Historian, you will provide authoritative assistance, consultation, and guidance to the Chair, Commissioners, and senior agency management on the history of nuclear licensing and regulation in the United States to support and facilitate major NRC functions and mission activities.  You will serve as the Commission’s expert and agency-wide resource for major policy, program, or operational initiatives associated with the history of nuclear regulation and act as the agency's principal liaison with external groups and organizations for all related matters. 

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• This is a drug testing position
• Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have at least seven to ten years of specialized experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., graduate degree) that demonstrates (1) Expert knowledge of historical research methodology equivalent to that typically acquired through doctoral level graduate study in history and progressively responsible professional experience in historical research, writing, and publication. (2) Stature as an acknowledged expert in historical research as demonstrated by authorship of significant agency publications and policies, receipt of awards and professional honors, publication of books and articles, or participation on panels at professional meetings and conferences. (3) Broad knowledge of the NRC's mission, functions, organization, and basic regulatory philosophy and practices, as well as understanding of the relationship between the NRC and Congress, central management agencies, industry organizations, professional societies, and interest groups. (4) Ability to absorb, integrate, and synthesize complex technical information in developing effective operational or management support programs and policies. (5) Advanced Skills in oral and written communication sufficient to effectively convey and represent complex, detailed information of a programmatic and/or policy nature to colleagues, peers, senior office and agency management, and representatives of other institutions, agencies, or organizations. (6) Demonstrated ability to apply specialized knowledge and skills to the examination, evaluation, or resolution of complex programmatic, organizational, or policy issues; to establish new programs or approaches to difficult problems; and to contribute to the effective fulfillment of the agency’s mission. (7) Demonstrated ability to independently identify requirements for advanced research, analysis, or evaluation activities with regard to complex Commission policy issues, ability to oversee and coordinate the work of contractors, when required, in carrying our such activities, and skill in achieving cooperation and consensus among parties engaged in joint or parallel efforts. (8) Demonstrated skill in addressing, both in written and oral presentations, groups and individuals outside the NRC who have little or no knowledge of agency history. A detailed description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate; including types and complexity of projects or work assignments you have undertaken and your specific role (e.g., lead, contributor, etc.) that demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the area, should be addressed in your resume and additional space provided for supplemental response. The Ideal Candidate for this position will have:  1. Expert knowledge and application of historical methodology equivalent to that typically acquired through doctorate level graduate study in history, and progressively responsible professional experience in historical research, writing, and publication of scholarly histories that meet high professional standards and are well-regarded by experts in the field.  (Double Weighted)  (Describe specific work experience, education and accomplishments that demonstrate your expert knowledge and application of established methods of historical investigation in order to collect, evaluate, analyze, and present historical information accurately in a clear and understandable manner.  Describe your experience using various collections of historical records (e.g., National Archives records, privately held collections, Presidential and University Library collections, and other sources) to conduct research, and analyze and evaluate documents.  Describe any experience you have in records management and archival practices.  Describe your experience and accomplishments writing significant articles, studies, or books, including peer-reviewed publications, and provide evidence of favorable reviews in professional journals.  Describe any honors or awards you have received.  Provide specific examples and accomplishments.) 2. Advanced skills in oral and written communication sufficient to effectively convey and present complex subject matter in a clear and understandable manner to colleagues, peers, senior management officials, representatives of other institutions, agencies or organizations, media representatives, and members of the public.  (Describe the kinds of oral presentations or briefings you have made, and the audience levels and groups involved (i.e., colleagues, senior management officials, academia, professional societies, representatives of other institutions/organizations, etc.).  If the candidate has produced or made presentations through social media, describe those activities. Describe the nature, scope and complexity of the topics involved.  Describe your specific experience and accomplishments integrating and synthesizing complex subject matter in order to provide a comprehensive oral or written presentation for a lay audience.  Describe your contributions to publication of articles, books or studies in your field.  Describe your experience participating on panels or at professional meetings and conferences.  Provide specific examples and accomplishments reflecting your ability to explain and present facts and ideas in a clear, concise and understandable manner.) 3. Demonstrated ability to function as an organizational representative and liaison, and to develop effective working relationships with all levels of management and staff.  (Describe the various types and levels of individuals you routinely interact with and for what purposes.  Describe your experience representing your organization before a variety of individuals and your success in achieving organizational goals and objectives.  Describe your experience interacting and/or representing your organization on interagency working groups and task forces, as well as professional association committees, advisory panels, or study groups. Provide specific examples of developing professional networks with other organizations and situations which required you to use tact, diplomacy and negotiation skills to achieve cooperation and develop consensus, and your accomplishments in building coalitions and effective work relationships.)

Education

Basic Requirements

1. Degree: history; or related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history.

   OR

2. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in history, or a major in a related field that included at least 18 semester hours in history, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education.

Evaluation of Graduate Education

Graduate study in the social sciences or humanities may also be credited when such study included training in historical research methodology; or the thesis approached the subject from an historical viewpoint and used professional historical research methodology and techniques in its preparation.

Contacts

• Address NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION US Nuclear Regulatory Commission 11555 Rockville Pike Attn: OCHCO T2-A77M Washington, District of Columbia 20555 United States
• Name: Lindsey Redden
• Phone: 301-287-0519
• Email: [email protected]